ATSB: Pilotage Competency Assurance Safety Recommendation
A bulk carrier came within 200 m of grounding in the Great Barrier Reef after a GPS unit onboard the ship began providing false information to the pilot and crew…
OCIMF: Risks Associated with Power Limitation for EEXI Compliance
OCIMF has release information paper which provides best practice guidance for managing the risks associated with the implementation and operation of Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) on existing ships. This is…
Speed Restriction in TSS on the Pacific Approach to the Panama Canal
Panama Canal Authority has issued a advisory reminding the recommendation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding navigation within the traffic separation scheme in the Gulf of Panama, on the…
Bridge Wing Shelters Requirement for Vessel Calling Dampier Port
Port of Dampier issued a marine notice for the requirement of bridge wing shetlers during hot weather. The objective of this Local Marine Notice is to provide protection to the…
IMO: Revised EMS Guide for Ship’s Carrying Dangerous Cargo
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 108th session (15 to 24 May 2024), approved amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.2, resulting from the amendments (42-24) to the IMDG Code, as adopted by resolution…
Indian Coast Guard Rescues Crew from Bulk Carrier JSW Raigad
JSW Raigad had sent distress signal after the vessel wend aground close to Indian coast near Kolaba Fort in heavy weather on 25th July. Due to rocky shores at Kolaba…
Fire/Explosion on M/T Sled at Tranemere Oil Terminal
M/T Sled which was berthed at Tranmere Oil Terminal on River Mersey, Birkenhead, UK was said to have explosion in engine room following smoke blowing from the vessel funnel. The…
Bulk Carrier “JSW Raigad” Aground, Raises Distress Alert
As per Indian Coast Guard officials, they started receiving a distress call from bulk carrier JSW Raigad (IMO: 9797319, 5265 gt, built 2017), with 15 crew members onboard, ran aground…
Mandatory Requirement of CCTV in Steering Gear for Capesize Vessels Calling Port Headland
Pilbara Ports maintains a high focus on managing risk within Port Hedland’s main shipping channel and inner harbour. To enhance navigational safety and operational efficiency within the Port of Port…
NVIC: Rev 2 to Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals
The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) published Change 2 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-19, Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals covered by a…